I walked around our house and said my goodbyes on Saturday but the evening was the hardest. I've told everyone that Tif would be fine but she wasn't. Seeing silent tears spilling over from her large sad eyes tore me apart. KC sensed the import of the occasion. I don't know how much she understood but she understood something. She threw herself into my arms and nuzzled her face into mine, smiling her happy, questioning smile. She reached for "Pappa" and wrapped her arms around his neck. Tucked away safely in her car seat, I could see her still waving frantically as their car drove off. "Bye bye, Gobby!" "Bye bye, Pappa!" I can still hear her.
Our flights to Salt Lake City, Utah and then connecting on to Honolulu International Airport on Delta Airlines was on time and pretty easy. When we got home, it felt strange and disorienting. The temperatures were 36 degrees F when we left our home at 5:30 AM. Landing in Hawaii, it was in the 70's. There was no snow. Everything was green! My turtleneck top became stifling.
My brother, Dennis picked us up at the airport and we got ready for our birthday celebration for my sister-in-law, Nancy. It was wonderful to see everybody again. My mother had prepared some of our favorite dishes and was happy to have us back again. Miho, a fabulous cook also prepared a tasty dish for us to all enjoy.
(This is a photo of Art, Dennis, Nancy and my nephews Cody and Barry with his wife Miho. My mother is seated next to Nancy.)
We made a point of going to bed as late as we could to get ourselves acclimated to Hawaiian time but I still woke up at 3:30 AM this morning. Since we'd been up nearly 24 hours yesterday, I imagine it will take us a bit of time to get back to normal.
It's a new day. There's a lot to do and then.... I'll be looking forward to seeing what you all have been up to!
Oi, that's a tough one, Tif with tears.
ReplyDeleteIt's only at parting time that I am glad my Naomi is the stoic type.
It is so hard to say good-bye to loved ones but a hug from the sweet little one must have made it a little bit easier. How wonderful you could spend so much time with her (and her parents!). Your mother must have been over-joyed to welcome you home. Looks like a happy celebration with your family. Now, enjoy the sun and gorgeous weather, we are at a meager 25 degrees here with lots of snow!
ReplyDeleteOh, Kay I can only imagine how painful it was to leave. Do focus on the next visit. Time goes so quickly. You will settle into a routine and you will enjoy pictures and phone calls until then, but I do feel for you.
ReplyDeleteOh Kay my heart broke for you when you described leaving Tif and KC!! It is so hard to say goodbye to ones we love even if only for a little while. I hope you can settle back down in Hawaii soon! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're back home safely with an easy trip, but oh isn't it hard to have family you love so far apart? Ours is like that too. I'm glad you've got your Mom and all the rest near you in Hawaii to make the homecoming happy.
ReplyDeleteAnd, enjoy those temperatures!! (some of us are still freezing!)
Welcome back, Kay! How often do you travel to Illinois? Is it twice a year or more than that?
ReplyDeleteYes, we have been having gorgeous weather lately -- in the high 70s-low 80s. I wish it were like this all year. No need for a/c, no need for a sweater!
I'm glad you're home safely, although leaving your daughter and grand daughter was extremely painful for you. I hope you'll see them again soon.
ReplyDeleteThat was sad to read. I hope that you bounce back very quickly. And the stateside family, too.
ReplyDeleteIt is so hard to leave!
ReplyDeleteBut so wonderful to be home! What a lovely family picture of the people in Hawaii. Your nephews are very handsome!
Your photo of the new day is really gorgeous.
welcome home...just think you have one family you never need to say goodbye to...your blogging family- we are always here day and nite waiting to hear of your life's adventures. How nice to have family in both of your homes. Remember the early immigrants who never got to see their families after making the decision to leave their homeland. You have lots of homes. Enjoy your tropical paradise and warmth again.
ReplyDeleteAwww..Poor Tif...as a Mom that is hard to see...
ReplyDeleteKay;
ReplyDeleteHow sad for you all...poor Tif. Hard to see your child cry over you!
Is she coming to visit you anytime soon?
...and how nice that you have family at both places...
I know how hard it had to be and I do feel for all of you. But I'm glad that you're home safe and will be slipping back into your old routine. It sounds as though you had such a wonderful trip, and there are lovely memories. Good to have you back, appreciate your keeping us all up to day with your wonderful photos of all your family. Rest up!
ReplyDeleteJust reading your goodbye scene with Tif & KC, I had tears in MY eyes! I always said that the biggest hugs come the the smallest arms. As difficult as it was for you to leave, we are SO glad to have you back home!
ReplyDeleteAnd I can't thank you enough for the wonderful Birthday dinner!! As tired as you and Art must have been ... to do that for me is extremely heart warming. I am so glad to have you as my sister (in-law).
WELCOME HOME!!
Goodbyes are always hard aren't they? I understand How Tif must ahve been upstet. I have to say Kay you are like your mother!! I bet she was happy to see you back again too. I hope you get over the jetlag. Beautiful picture.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. Hope you're getting over the heartache of leaving folks behind and that you're adjusting to the time at home again.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
A difficult parting for sure. And then a happy homecoming. And jet lag. And temperature shock. You have lots to sort out. Busy is good.
ReplyDeleteIt makes me ache for you, dear Kay.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home Kay, it's so hard to say those goodbyes. I hope it won't be too long before you all meet up again. Lovely family photo. I can just see how everyone loved getting you back home.
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